RUN-IN Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run in

as in to visit

to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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as in to arrest

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in

Verb

Tweedy added a 13-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to give Moorpark an early 21-0 advantage. — Lesa Greenfield, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026 If the movie isn’t doing business in auditoriums, it gets pulled, not to mention Bleecker Street titles typically have a limited wide run in theaters for less than a month. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Noun

In a town as small as Ingram, drivable in five minutes end to end, more run-ins were probably inevitable. — Francesca D’annunzio, ProPublica, 25 Oct. 2026 Jurors also heard about Garza’s previous run-ins with law enforcement — and his family’s struggles to get help from the county with his mental health. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in

Verb

But the couple remained deeply inspired by Napa Valley, which holds a large working-class population and plenty of amenities for the wine lovers who visit.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
New York City Tourism expects 8 million travelers to visit the Big Apple between Thanksgiving and New Year's this holiday season, but one holiday attraction will resonate even more with those who call the city home.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Police arrested him with the victims' Cadillac an hour away in Birmingham.

— KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of arrest

Verb

Koah had been in the care of his paternal grandmother when Comer came over Monday.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
But most crashes are like an instance that happened over the weekend when a deer came over the median barrier of Route 28 in the area of Cheswick and a driver was helpless to avoid it.

— John Shumway, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of come over

Verb

The groups seized on the recent Nvidia controversy, demanding hearings with now-former CEO Jensen Huang and Commerce Department officials.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Authorities also seized 5 metric tons of drugs and more than 210 million euros in criminal assets.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of seize

Verb

The only time a racing director or team principal steps in is if there is a decision that was needed to be delivered in a certain way.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
The navy wash, clean and tight, lets red sneakers, heels, or ballet flats step in as the main character with ease.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of step in

Verb

In a separate incident Sunday, Basabe flagged down police to report that a parking garage employee grabbed and threw his phone to the ground, the report shows.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Testing spoons stored in a manner where lip contact surface contamination could happen when employee grabs the spoon from container.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of grab

Verb

The trio came by to promote their upcoming holiday film during Jimmy Fallon‘s monologue.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
Approval on the final conditional use permit should be coming by the end of the year, which will allow portions of the property to open to the general public in addition to hotel guests.

— Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of come by

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